Countless residents are currently without electricity and water, but for those who are challenged with preexisting racial and socioeconomic barriers, the impact of recent winter storms is devastatingly amplified. In addition to battling freezing temperatures, power outages, and little to no access to clean water, minority community members now face major food insecurities.鈥
Local organizations, including The Black Leaders Collective, DAWA Fund, The 麻豆果冻传媒 Area Urban League, 10,000 Fearless First Responders, Survive to Thrive Foundation, and Six Square have formed a coordinated effort to help house and feed BIPOC community members who are in dire need of assistance in Travis and Williamson counties.鈥
An onsite press conference will be held on Saturday, February 20 at 10:30 a.m. at Sims Elementary School, 1203 Springdale Road.
The emergency supply distribution site will accept donation drop-offs starting at 10 a.m. The site will be open to the public for pick up starting at 3 p.m.
Organizers are asking for emergency supplies including:
- Baby food and formula鈥
- 叠濒补苍办别迟蝉鈥
- 惭别补濒蝉&苍产蝉辫;鈥
- 骋谤辞肠别谤颈别蝉&苍产蝉辫;鈥
- Clean water鈥
- 顿颈补辫别谤蝉鈥
- 笔笔贰鈥
- Toiletries and medications鈥
- Socks
Donations are also being accepted to fund 鈥淔eeding the Village.鈥 The BLC has brought together five Black-owned restaurants to feed people in the coming days. A community support fund has been established to help house and feed minority community members severely affected by current conditions. You can help ensure individuals and families have access to warm shelter, clean water, and food by contributing.鈥To donate, please visit鈥. All financial support is appreciated and valued.